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By source of funding for R&D expenditures at universities and colleges in FY2001,the government accounted for about50%of the total.The total R&D expenditures at universities and colleges rose by0.8%over the previous fiscal year to3.2334trillion yen,accounting for about20%of Japan's total R&D expenditures.
For trends in R&D expenditures by type of university,national and private universities registered year-on-year increases.In terms of the field of study within the natural sciences,the health sciences and engineering in particular are continually increasing while the physical sciences and agriculture are flattening out (Figure2-1-24).
Note11)Public organizations:national and local government-owned research institutions and public corporations and independent administrative institutions whose primary business is research and development.
Note12)Non-profit institutions:corporations,groups,etc.,such as incorporated foundations or incorporated bodies,that do not seek private profit.
Note13)Universities and colleges:departments of universities and colleges(including graduate schools),junior colleges,colleges of technology,research institutions attached to the universities and colleges and inter-university research institutes,National Institution for Academic Degrees and Center for National University Finance.
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